Social Media Removing Their Mask: The Consequences for LGBTQ+ Rights in the Age of Trump
- On Friday 17th January 2025
- Tags: LGBTQ+ rights , social media , misinformation , hate speech , advocacy
As social media platforms like Twitter, now X, and Facebook undergo significant transformations, the implications for LGBTQ+ rights are profound and troubling. With a hard pivot towards right-wing ideologies and a reduction in fact-checking measures, the platforms that once served as crucial spaces for advocacy and community are now becoming battlegrounds for misinformation and discrimination. This article delves into the historical context of social media's role in LGBTQ+ movements, examines the current landscape of online discourse, and explores how these changes threaten the rights and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals in America.
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